Strengthening employer verification for employment ~KW
more then 10 million immigrants in U.S ~KG
growing 700,000 a year ~KG
borders are not fully secured ~KG
usually come for jobs ~KW
adds to economy ~IF
Aliens benefit to our ecomomy ~IF
Why they are offered jobs ~KG
Immigrants pay people to bring them to the United States~ IF
Low skilled or high skilled: increase national revenue~KG
Immigrants can become legal with citizenship or visa card ~JD
Immigrants have less jobs then average people ~ KG
Immigrants should be punished, if living here long term ~KG
Jobs need to search immigrants for visa ~KW
shouldn't have same rights ~KW
Estimated 40% enter United States illegally ~IF
Build border walls~KW
welcome immigrants so they arn't illegal ~KG
Boosts american population ~JD
Immigrants should want us citzenship ~JD
immigrants deported if criminals ~JD
shouldn't have same rights ~ KG
can't have as many places to travel ~ KW
increased rate in terririsom ~KG
Immigrants should only work for minor companies ~ KG
Allowed to go to school ~KG
31. If child is born here, mother is us citizen ~KG Undocumented Immigrants DO Have Legal Rights. March 19, 2008 MALDEF. November 13, 2008 <http://www.truthinimmigration.org/CompleteStory.aspx?sid=12>. 32.false claim - undocumented immigrants don't have any legal rights -JD
33.truth - immigrants DO have legal rights under the U.S. constitution and federal statute -JD
34.1896 supreme court ruled -JD
35.14th amendment is not confined to only citizens -JD
36.Quote : “Nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law.’ These provisions are universal in their application to all persons within the territorial jurisdiction, without regard to any differences of race, of color, or nationality; and the equal protection of the laws is a pledge of the protection of equal laws.” -JD
37. all people in U.S. have right to due process of law -JD
38. can deny any officer from entering their home w/ out consent or warrant -JD
39.ALL children have right to free public education -JD
40.required under Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment -Jd
41.hospitals are required to care for all patients -JD
42.protected from workplace discrimination under state and federal laws -JD ---- ---- Marshall, P. (2002, February 22). Policing the borders. CQ Researcher, 12, 145-168. Retrieved November 13, 2008, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2002022200. 43.have to fill out their entry forms accurately –KW 44.INS (immigration and naturalization service) monitor rail cars every year –KW --------
Miller, Berna. "educating the other children." prowuese.. nov 13 2008 <http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SFCPSCHS-0-9807&artno=0000018402&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=&title=Educating%20the%20%22Other%22%20Children&res=Y&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=Y&ic=Y
45.the people of california pay taxes for aliens to go to school illegally IF
46.cost could be far greater IF
47.in 1994 more than half of americans thought childre should apply for citizenship IF
48.should be taught in native language for a while before being taught in american school IF
49.Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Texas have largest illegal populations IF ---- ---- ---- ---- Amato, Dan. The Dark Side Of Illegal Immigration. November 13th 2008 <http://www.usillegalaliens.com/>. 50.12 citizens died in May 2006 because of illegal immigration boycott ~ KG 51. 13 people die each week because of drunk driving ~ KG 52. Hospital emergency rooms are filled with illegal immigrants ~KG 53.Total violent crime has decreased ~KG
54.Immigrants pay Taxes ~KW 55.Crimes reported by police increased since 1973~ KG
56. many of the violent crimes being committed by illegal aliens are sexual crimes. ~KG 57. Immigrants come to reunite with family~KG
58. 1,500 cases were sexual crimes ~KG
59. 525 or 35% were child molestations ~KG
60. 358 or 24% were rapes~KG
61. 617 or 41% sexual homicides and serial murders ~KG
62. Of the child molestations 47% were Hispanic ~KG
63. 14.Auto accidents continually increasing with immigration~ KG
64. 75% of all auto accidents drivers have no auto insurance~ KG
65. Almost all vehicles immigrants were driving belonged to other drivers ~Kg
66. 93% of tags are out of state -- ~KG 67. Most common jobs for immigrants are cooks, construction workers, maintnence workers,and agricultural workers. ~KG
68. Approx 5 million immigrant collecting income and not paying taxes ~KG
69. cheap labor for nessesity jobs ~KG ---- National Immigration Forum, Top 10 Immigration Myths and Facts. June 2003 November 13, 2008 <http://www.immigrationforum.org/documents/TheJourney/MythsandFacts.pdf>. # 70. All immigrants pay taxes (income, property, sales, or other) –KW 71. Contribute $162 billion in tax revenue –KW 72. Immigrants can create jobs for U.S. and foreign workers –KW 73. 70% of immigrants arrive in prime working age –KW 74.We have hardly spent a penny on their education -KW---- ---- Masters, B. Pros and cons of Illegal immigration. March 29 2006 NPR. November 13th 2008 <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5309849>.
75. Make money for themselfs:PRO ~KG
76. By making money there is no need for them to rob a bank:PRO ~KG
77. Buisnesses get cheap work:PRO ~KG
78. Upper class Americans can save money on maids, lawn servicdes, construction, etc :PRO ~KG
79. America loses money on tax bonuses :CON ~ KG
80. America loses teaching funding to immigrants:CON ~KG
81. Lower and middle class Americans lose jobs to immigrants: CON ~KG
82. Bilingual debate: CON ~KG
83. Lack of control over how many terrorists cross border : CON ~ KG
84. Increased crime: CON ~KG
85. Immigrants help economy ~ KG
86. Don't benefit average americans and schools funding~ KG General Naturalization Requirements. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. November 13, 2008 <http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=12e596981298d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD ~JD
to take Citizenship Test: ~JD
87. applicants have to be at least 18 ~JD
88. must have been lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence ~JD
89. have to reside permanently at a single residence for at least 5yrs. ~JD
90. can't leave U.S. for more than a year w/ in thse 5 yrs ~ JD
91. resided in a state or district for at least 3 months ~ JD
92. must be able to read, write, and speak the basics of the English language~ JD
93. must understand and know the history of the U.S. ~JD
94. must understand and know the government ~ JD
95. must take an oath of allegiance ~JD
96. support constitution ~JD
97. obey U.S. laws ~JD
98. renounce any foreign allegiance or titles ~ JD
99. perform services for the U.S. Armed Forces when the gov. requires ~ JD
100. applicant will be denied if have been convicted of murder or aggrivated felony ~ JD
101. exceptions can be made especially for health reasons ~JD ---- Independent organization, Illegal Immigration. united States Immigration Support. November 142008 <http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/illegal_immigration.html>.
102. Between 12 and 20 million immigrants ~ KG 103. Sometime illegal’s overstayed their visit or their refugee permit expired ~KG 104. Seeking a better life ~ KG 105. Leave home because of politics or economic problems ~KG 106. Children of illegal immigrants born in the foreign country may automatically gain citizenship ~ KG 107. Cubans make boats or even tubes to get to Florida border ~ KG 108. South Americans and Cubans also fly to Mexico where there they cross the border ~KG 109. Usually choose technological advanced countries ~KG 110. Assistance of a “coyote” or smuggler they attempt to illegally cross the border into the United States ~KG 111. Cram into shipping containers, trucks and boxcars ~KG 112. Most find a way to get into country even if it involves risking their life. ~ KG 113. Most say it is a risk worth taking ~ KG 114. More difficult to cross border now with technological advances~ KG 115. More lives are being taken ~ KG 116. Illegal immigrants take low skilled jobs ~ KG 117. Bring certain skills like agricultural ~ KG 118. Lack country’s language ~ KG 119. Employers pay illegal’s low minimum wage ~ KG 120. Take risks for new beginnings ~ KG ---- Mario , Garibaldi . Illegal Immigration: Pros And Cons. May 08, 2006 November 14, 2008 <http://searchwarp.com/swa61485.htm>.
Pros- 121.Keeps the economy moving –KW 122.Provides many consumers for goods and services –KW 123.Allows farmers to plant less expensively –KW 124.Pay sales taxes –KW 125.May pay real estate taxes (only if they own a house) –KW 126.Generate commissions for brokers and agents –KW 127.contribute to mortgage loan profits –KW 128.purchase auto insurance –KW 129.open bank accounts that yield interest and dividends to bankers –KW 130.contribute to insurers profits margins –KW
Cons- 131.Can be burdens on tax based resources –KW 132.Those who do cross the border inspire others back home to do the same thing –KW 133.It is difficult on justice when criminals leave the country –KW 134.Growth on the demand of low wages and cheap labor –KW 135.Fraud mortgage loans –KW 136.Fake documents –KW 137.Increase in road traffic (more injuries and fatal accidents) –KW 138.Lack of true ethnic diversity –KW 139.Overcrowding in public schools –KW 140.Legal immigrants are accused of being illegal –KW 141.No government reimbursement to illegal maintenance cost –KW Rose , Alexander . Illigal Immigration: Pros and Cons. Feb. 13, 2008 November 14, 2008 <http://www.lifescript.com/Soul/Self/Growth/The_Impact_Of_Illegal_Immigration.aspx>. Pros- 142. Diversity contributes to cultural enrichment –KW 143.Provide a good role model for people back home –KW 144.Have a ready supply of cheap labor –KW 145.Typically work for less money –KW 146.Don’t have to hire employees whom they must pay the regular rate –KW ---- ---- Immmigration statistics. Navember 14 2008 Immigration counters. November 14 2008 <http://www.immigrationcounters.com/>. Statistics: 147. Illegal immigrants in our country exactly: 21,842,498 ~ KG 148. Children of illegal’s in public schools: 4,527,958 ~ KG 149. Skilled Jobs taken by Illegal immigrants: 10,778,336 ~ KG 150. Immigrants sent to jail: 379,162 ~ KG 151. Cost of Incarcerations since 2002: $1,475,924,311 ~ KG
Pros and Cons on Immigrants. Liberty cyber Tips. November 14 2008 http://www.legalcybertips.com/immigration/Pros-And-Cons-on-Immigrants.html\
152. Immigrants keep our economy rolling by taking all the jobs we don’t want: PRO ~ KG
153. Immigrants = customers= money: PRO~ KG
154. Immigrants pay sales taxes: PRO ~ KG
155. If immigrants end up owning property they pay estate taxes: PRO ~ KG
156. Farmers use immigrants to plant their crops: PRO ~ KG
157. Immigrants often open bank accounts: PRO ~ KG
158. Immigrants buy properties = commission for real estate brokers: PRO ~ KG
159. Immigrants make tax payers pay thousands more in taxes: Con ~ KG
160. Difficult to prosecute immigrants if they flee country: Con ~ KG
161. Illegal immigrants who enter country inspire others to: CON ~ KG ---- Illegal Immigration Facts. Usa PAC. November 14 2008 <http://www.campaignsitebuilder.com/templates/displayfiles/tmpl24.asp?SiteID=507&PageID=6389&Trial=false>.
162. Illegal aliens take up 25% in prisons ~ KG 163. Felonies committed = 12% ~ KG 164. Burglaries committed = 25% ~ KG 165. Thefts committed = 34% ~ KG ----
Illegal Aliens Facts and Myths. Illegal Aliens in US. November2008 <http://www.illegalaliens.us/factsandmyths.htm>. 166. Immigrants enhance America ~KG 167. Legal immigrants deserve respect: They have citizenship ~KG 168. Illegal aliens are law breakers law breakers ~KG 169. Do not deserve jobs, amnesty, educational subsidies, driver's licenses, other benefits at the expense of U.S. taxpayers ~KG 170.Immigration contributed to school overcrowding ~KG 171. Traffic Congestion ~KG 172. The Health care crisis ~KG 173. Environmental degradation ~KG 174. Social Tension ~KG 175. Immigrants are cheap labor ~KG 176. Beneficial to economy ~KG 177. Overcrowding population ~KG 178. The threat US will become bilingual ~KG 179. Some senate and House leaders considering getting rid of illegal immigration and making everyone legal in country ~KG "the pros and cons of immigration." aug 15 2007. nov 14 2008 <http://www.socyberty.com/Government/The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Immigration.40065>. 180.over crowding is a serious problem in our country IF. 181.some people say immigrants are taking jobs away from well deserving americans IF predicted 20% of population in 2050 will be illegal immigrants IF
182.275,000 americans will enter the coutry every year IF 183.most immigrants work for a lower wageIF 184.only 33% of immigrants know EnglishIF 185.some argue that America was built on immigrationIF 186.25% of inmates are illegal immigrantsIF Oak, Manali. "pros and cons of immigration." aug 28 2008. <http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-immigration.html>. 187.Could lead to imbalance of natural resourcesIF 188.Could carry diseases to another countryIF 189.Immigrants are basicly living at no costIF 190.Less eduated immigrants are believed to increase theftIF 191Immigration can open global marketsIF Kay , Bauman. "Interesting illegal-immigration statistics." World Net Daily22 07 2007. World Net Daily . November 14, 2008 <http://nicmarlo.net/Articles/InterestingIllegalImmigrationStats.htm>.
192. 75% of L.A.'s most-wanted list are illegal aliens -KW 193.25% of all inmates in California detention centers are here illegally -KW 194.300,000 illegal’s are living in garages -KW 195. Less than 2% are working on crops but 29% are living off of welfare -KW 196. 29% of inmates in federal prisons are illegal -KW 197. 40% are working for cash and don not pay taxes -KW
Beaman, William. "Immigration Solutions for America." Readers Digest 10 2006: 10 2006: Readers Digest. November 14 2008 <http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/immigrant-solutions-for-america/article29393.html>. 198. America is a nation of Immigrants ~ KG 199. welcomes immigrants but not illegal aliens ~ KG 200. Most Immigrants jump Mexican border to California ~ KG 202. They take jobs most Americans would not want ~ KG 202. Estimated 500,000 illegal immigrants come in our country each year ~ KG 203. Solution: Give Illegal immigrants guest worker status to lead them on the path to citizenship ~ KG 204. Solution:Government needs to create a new citizenship curriculum ~ KG 205. Solution: Allow bilingual classes for illegal’s as long as they become citizens in future ~ KG 206. Solution: Revise the VISA problem ~ KG 207. Solution: Give legal immigrants better jobs. ~ KG 208. Solution: Businesses can give paid time off for employees to tutor immigrants in English ~ KG 209. Solution: Provide classes for immigrants in financial literacy ~ KG 210. Solution: Churches can reach out to immigrants to join their church ~ KG 211.Solution: Volunteer to teach English to Illegals ~ KG 212. Solution: Become a mentor to support immigrant through becoming a citizen ~ KG
pros and cons of immigrants." nov 14 2008 <http://www.legalcybertips.com/immigration/Pros-And-Cons-on-Immigrants.html>. 213.some people say immigrants help economy grow by filling low paying jobsIF 214.immigrants pay sales taxIF 215.farmers use immigrants to help harvest plants to lower priceIF 216.many immigrants open bank accounts and pay interest ratesIF 217.most immigrants end up renting properties in depressed placesIF 218.immigrants cost tax payers millions of dollarsIF ----
Camarota, Steven A.. Immigrants in the United States , 2007 A Profile of America 's Foreign - Born Population. November 2007 Center for Immigration Studies. November 14, 2008 <http://www.cis.org/articles/2007/back1007.html>.
~JD
219. nations immigrant population (legal and illegal) reached 37.9 million in 2000 ~ JD 220. 1970 1 in 21 U.S. residents immigrants ~JD 221. 1980 1 in 16 U.S. residents immigrants~JD 222. 1990 1 in 13 U.S. residents immigrants~JD 223. 2007 1 in 8 U.S. residents immigrants – highest in 80 yrs.~JD 224. Almost 1 in 3 immigrants are illegal~JD 225. Half of Mexican and central Americans are illegal~JD 226. 1/3 south Americans are illegal~JD 227. More than half of post 2000 immigrants are suspected to be illegal~JD 228. Adult immigrantso31% not completed high school~JD 229. 2000 immigration increased the number of workers that haven’t graduated by 14%~JD 230. Poverty rate for immigrants and their U.S. born children~JD
231. 18 and younger is 17%~JD 232. 34% of immigrants lack health care~JD 233. Main reason for lack of health care and other problems is low education levels~JD 234. 2007 10.8 million school age children from immigrant families in the U.S.~JD 235. 2006 study found 613,000 immigrants live in group quarters~JD 236. Between 2000 and 2007 immigrant population grew 1.04 million a yr~JD 237. All children that are born in America are natives by definition~JD
238. even if parents are immigrants~JD 239. Estimated 7500 deaths per million immigrants each year~JD 240. 280,000 immigrants return to native country each year~JD 241. Last 7 yrs. Match/exceed any other 7 yr period in history in immigration rates~JD 242. March 2007 between 11 and 11.5 million illegals~JD 243. Estimated illegal population is grew by 4 billion between 2000 and 2007~JD 244. Estimated that 57% of illegal population is comes from mexico~JD 245. Estimated 11% from Central America-Estimated 9% from East Asia~JD 246. Estimated 8% from south America~JD 247. Europe and Caribbean 4% estimated illegal population~JD 248. Shows number of immigrants living in U.S. over last 100 yrs.~JD
Kane, Tim. The Real Problem with Immigration... and the Real Solution. March 6 2006 The Heritage Foundation. November 13th 2008 <http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/bg1913.cfm>.
- Immigration is caused by globalization~ KG
- Migration and terririsom easier ~KG
- Senate and House thought of may ideas ~ KG
- Tighter border security ~ KW
- Strengthening employer verification for employment ~KW
- more then 10 million immigrants in U.S ~KG
- growing 700,000 a year ~KG
- borders are not fully secured ~KG
- usually come for jobs ~KW
- adds to economy ~IF
- Aliens benefit to our ecomomy ~IF
- Why they are offered jobs ~KG
- Immigrants pay people to bring them to the United States~ IF
- Low skilled or high skilled: increase national revenue~KG
- Immigrants can become legal with citizenship or visa card ~JD
- Immigrants have less jobs then average people ~ KG
- Immigrants should be punished, if living here long term ~KG
- Jobs need to search immigrants for visa ~KW
- shouldn't have same rights ~KW
- Estimated 40% enter United States illegally ~IF
- Build border walls~KW
- welcome immigrants so they arn't illegal ~KG
- Boosts american population ~JD
- Immigrants should want us citzenship ~JD
- immigrants deported if criminals ~JD
- shouldn't have same rights ~ KG
- can't have as many places to travel ~ KW
- increased rate in terririsom ~KG
- Immigrants should only work for minor companies ~ KG
- Allowed to go to school ~KG
31. If child is born here, mother is us citizen ~KGUndocumented Immigrants DO Have Legal Rights. March 19, 2008 MALDEF. November 13, 2008 <http://www.truthinimmigration.org/CompleteStory.aspx?sid=12>.
32.false claim - undocumented immigrants don't have any legal rights -JD
33.truth - immigrants DO have legal rights under the U.S. constitution and federal statute -JD
34.1896 supreme court ruled -JD
35.14th amendment is not confined to only citizens -JD
36.Quote : “Nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law.’ These provisions are universal in their application to all persons within the territorial jurisdiction, without regard to any differences of race, of color, or nationality; and the equal protection of the laws is a pledge of the protection of equal laws.” -JD
37. all people in U.S. have right to due process of law -JD
38. can deny any officer from entering their home w/ out consent or warrant -JD
39.ALL children have right to free public education -JD
40.required under Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment -Jd
41.hospitals are required to care for all patients -JD
42.protected from workplace discrimination under state and federal laws -JD ---- ----
Marshall, P. (2002, February 22). Policing the borders. CQ Researcher, 12, 145-168. Retrieved November 13, 2008, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2002022200.
43.have to fill out their entry forms accurately –KW
44.INS (immigration and naturalization service) monitor rail cars every year –KW --------
Miller, Berna. "educating the other children." prowuese.. nov 13 2008 <http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SFCPSCHS-0-9807&artno=0000018402&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=&title=Educating%20the%20%22Other%22%20Children&res=Y&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=Y&ic=Y
45.the people of california pay taxes for aliens to go to school illegally IF
46.cost could be far greater IF
47.in 1994 more than half of americans thought childre should apply for citizenship IF
48.should be taught in native language for a while before being taught in american school IF
49.Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Texas have largest illegal populations IF ---- ---- ---- ----
Amato, Dan. The Dark Side Of Illegal Immigration. November 13th 2008 <http://www.usillegalaliens.com/>.
50.12 citizens died in May 2006 because of illegal immigration boycott ~ KG
51. 13 people die each week because of drunk driving ~ KG
52. Hospital emergency rooms are filled with illegal immigrants ~KG 53.Total violent crime has decreased ~KG
54.Immigrants pay Taxes ~KW
55.Crimes reported by police increased since 1973~ KG
56. many of the violent crimes being committed by illegal aliens are sexual crimes. ~KG
57. Immigrants come to reunite with family~KG
58. 1,500 cases were sexual crimes ~KG
59. 525 or 35% were child molestations ~KG
60. 358 or 24% were rapes~KG
61. 617 or 41% sexual homicides and serial murders ~KG
62. Of the child molestations 47% were Hispanic ~KG
63. 14.Auto accidents continually increasing with immigration~ KG
64. 75% of all auto accidents drivers have no auto insurance~ KG
65. Almost all vehicles immigrants were driving belonged to other drivers ~Kg
66. 93% of tags are out of state -- ~KG
67. Most common jobs for immigrants are cooks, construction workers, maintnence workers,and agricultural workers. ~KG
68. Approx 5 million immigrant collecting income and not paying taxes ~KG
69. cheap labor for nessesity jobs ~KG
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National Immigration Forum, Top 10 Immigration Myths and Facts. June 2003 November 13, 2008 <http://www.immigrationforum.org/documents/TheJourney/MythsandFacts.pdf>.
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70. All immigrants pay taxes (income, property, sales, or other) –KW
71. Contribute $162 billion in tax revenue –KW
72. Immigrants can create jobs for U.S. and foreign workers –KW
73. 70% of immigrants arrive in prime working age –KW
74. We have hardly spent a penny on their education -KW ---- ----
Masters, B. Pros and cons of Illegal immigration. March 29 2006 NPR. November 13th 2008 <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5309849>.
75. Make money for themselfs:PRO ~KG
76. By making money there is no need for them to rob a bank:PRO ~KG
77. Buisnesses get cheap work:PRO ~KG
78. Upper class Americans can save money on maids, lawn servicdes, construction, etc :PRO ~KG
79. America loses money on tax bonuses :CON ~ KG
80. America loses teaching funding to immigrants:CON ~KG
81. Lower and middle class Americans lose jobs to immigrants: CON ~KG
82. Bilingual debate: CON ~KG
83. Lack of control over how many terrorists cross border : CON ~ KG
84. Increased crime: CON ~KG
85. Immigrants help economy ~ KG
86. Don't benefit average americans and schools funding~ KG
General Naturalization Requirements. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. November 13, 2008 <http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=12e596981298d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD
~JD
to take Citizenship Test: ~JD
87. applicants have to be at least 18 ~JD
88. must have been lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence ~JD
89. have to reside permanently at a single residence for at least 5yrs. ~JD
90. can't leave U.S. for more than a year w/ in thse 5 yrs ~ JD
91. resided in a state or district for at least 3 months ~ JD
92. must be able to read, write, and speak the basics of the English language~ JD
93. must understand and know the history of the U.S. ~JD
94. must understand and know the government ~ JD
95. must take an oath of allegiance ~JD
96. support constitution ~JD
97. obey U.S. laws ~JD
98. renounce any foreign allegiance or titles ~ JD
99. perform services for the U.S. Armed Forces when the gov. requires ~ JD
100. applicant will be denied if have been convicted of murder or aggrivated felony ~ JD
101. exceptions can be made especially for health reasons ~JD ----
Independent organization, Illegal Immigration. united States Immigration Support. November 14 2008 <http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/illegal_immigration.html>.
102. Between 12 and 20 million immigrants ~ KG
103. Sometime illegal’s overstayed their visit or their refugee permit expired ~KG
104. Seeking a better life ~ KG
105. Leave home because of politics or economic problems ~KG
106. Children of illegal immigrants born in the foreign country may automatically gain citizenship ~ KG
107. Cubans make boats or even tubes to get to Florida border ~ KG
108. South Americans and Cubans also fly to Mexico where there they cross the border ~KG
109. Usually choose technological advanced countries ~KG
110. Assistance of a “coyote” or smuggler they attempt to illegally cross the border into the United States ~KG
111. Cram into shipping containers, trucks and boxcars ~KG
112. Most find a way to get into country even if it involves risking their life. ~ KG
113. Most say it is a risk worth taking ~ KG
114. More difficult to cross border now with technological advances~ KG
115. More lives are being taken ~ KG
116. Illegal immigrants take low skilled jobs ~ KG
117. Bring certain skills like agricultural ~ KG
118. Lack country’s language ~ KG
119. Employers pay illegal’s low minimum wage ~ KG
120. Take risks for new beginnings ~ KG ----
Mario , Garibaldi . Illegal Immigration: Pros And Cons. May 08, 2006 November 14, 2008 <http://searchwarp.com/swa61485.htm>.
Pros-
121.Keeps the economy moving –KW
122.Provides many consumers for goods and services –KW
123.Allows farmers to plant less expensively –KW
124.Pay sales taxes –KW
125.May pay real estate taxes (only if they own a house) –KW
126.Generate commissions for brokers and agents –KW
127.contribute to mortgage loan profits –KW
128.purchase auto insurance –KW
129.open bank accounts that yield interest and dividends to bankers –KW
130.contribute to insurers profits margins –KW
Cons-
131.Can be burdens on tax based resources –KW
132.Those who do cross the border inspire others back home to do the same thing –KW
133.It is difficult on justice when criminals leave the country –KW
134.Growth on the demand of low wages and cheap labor –KW
135.Fraud mortgage loans –KW
136.Fake documents –KW
137.Increase in road traffic (more injuries and fatal accidents) –KW
138.Lack of true ethnic diversity –KW
139.Overcrowding in public schools –KW
140.Legal immigrants are accused of being illegal –KW
141.No government reimbursement to illegal maintenance cost –KW
Rose , Alexander . Illigal Immigration: Pros and Cons. Feb. 13, 2008 November 14, 2008 <http://www.lifescript.com/Soul/Self/Growth/The_Impact_Of_Illegal_Immigration.aspx>.
Pros-
142. Diversity contributes to cultural enrichment –KW
143.Provide a good role model for people back home –KW
144.Have a ready supply of cheap labor –KW
145.Typically work for less money –KW
146.Don’t have to hire employees whom they must pay the regular rate –KW ----
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Immmigration statistics. Navember 14 2008 Immigration counters. November 14 2008 <http://www.immigrationcounters.com/>.
Statistics:
147. Illegal immigrants in our country exactly: 21,842,498 ~ KG
148. Children of illegal’s in public schools: 4,527,958 ~ KG
149. Skilled Jobs taken by Illegal immigrants: 10,778,336 ~ KG
150. Immigrants sent to jail: 379,162 ~ KG
151. Cost of Incarcerations since 2002: $1,475,924,311 ~ KG
Pros and Cons on Immigrants. Liberty cyber Tips. November 14 2008 http://www.legalcybertips.com/immigration/Pros-And-Cons-on-Immigrants.html\
152. Immigrants keep our economy rolling by taking all the jobs we don’t want: PRO ~ KG
153. Immigrants = customers= money: PRO~ KG
154. Immigrants pay sales taxes: PRO ~ KG
155. If immigrants end up owning property they pay estate taxes: PRO ~ KG
156. Farmers use immigrants to plant their crops: PRO ~ KG
157. Immigrants often open bank accounts: PRO ~ KG
158. Immigrants buy properties = commission for real estate brokers: PRO ~ KG
159. Immigrants make tax payers pay thousands more in taxes: Con ~ KG
160. Difficult to prosecute immigrants if they flee country: Con ~ KG
161. Illegal immigrants who enter country inspire others to: CON ~ KG ----
Illegal Immigration Facts. Usa PAC. November 14 2008 <http://www.campaignsitebuilder.com/templates/displayfiles/tmpl24.asp?SiteID=507&PageID=6389&Trial=false>.
162. Illegal aliens take up 25% in prisons ~ KG
163. Felonies committed = 12% ~ KG
164. Burglaries committed = 25% ~ KG
165. Thefts committed = 34% ~ KG
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Illegal Aliens Facts and Myths. Illegal Aliens in US. November2008 <http://www.illegalaliens.us/factsandmyths.htm>.
166. Immigrants enhance America ~KG
167. Legal immigrants deserve respect: They have citizenship ~KG
168. Illegal aliens are law breakers law breakers ~KG
169. Do not deserve jobs, amnesty, educational subsidies, driver's licenses, other benefits at the expense of U.S. taxpayers ~KG
170.Immigration contributed to school overcrowding ~KG
171. Traffic Congestion ~KG
172. The Health care crisis ~KG
173. Environmental degradation ~KG
174. Social Tension ~KG
175. Immigrants are cheap labor ~KG
176. Beneficial to economy ~KG
177. Overcrowding population ~KG
178. The threat US will become bilingual ~KG
179. Some senate and House leaders considering getting rid of illegal immigration and making everyone legal in country ~KG
"the pros and cons of immigration." aug 15 2007. nov 14 2008 <http://www.socyberty.com/Government/The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Immigration.40065>.
180.over crowding is a serious problem in our country IF.
181.some people say immigrants are taking jobs away from well deserving americans IF predicted 20% of population in 2050 will be illegal immigrants IF
182.275,000 americans will enter the coutry every year IF
183.most immigrants work for a lower wage IF
184.only 33% of immigrants know English IF
185.some argue that America was built on immigration IF
186.25% of inmates are illegal immigrants IF
Oak, Manali. "pros and cons of immigration." aug 28 2008. <http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-immigration.html>.
187.Could lead to imbalance of natural resources IF
188.Could carry diseases to another country IF
189.Immigrants are basicly living at no cost IF
190.Less eduated immigrants are believed to increase theft IF
191Immigration can open global markets IF
Kay , Bauman. "Interesting illegal-immigration statistics." World Net Daily 22 07 2007. World Net Daily . November 14, 2008 <http://nicmarlo.net/Articles/InterestingIllegalImmigrationStats.htm>.
192. 75% of L.A.'s most-wanted list are illegal aliens -KW
193.25% of all inmates in California detention centers are here illegally -KW
194.300,000 illegal’s are living in garages -KW
195. Less than 2% are working on crops but 29% are living off of welfare -KW
196. 29% of inmates in federal prisons are illegal -KW
197. 40% are working for cash and don not pay taxes -KW
Beaman, William. "Immigration Solutions for America." Readers Digest 10 2006: 10 2006: Readers Digest. November 14 2008 <http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/immigrant-solutions-for-america/article29393.html>.
198. America is a nation of Immigrants ~ KG
199. welcomes immigrants but not illegal aliens ~ KG
200. Most Immigrants jump Mexican border to California ~ KG
202. They take jobs most Americans would not want ~ KG
202. Estimated 500,000 illegal immigrants come in our country each year ~ KG
203. Solution: Give Illegal immigrants guest worker status to lead them on the path to citizenship ~ KG
204. Solution: Government needs to create a new citizenship curriculum ~ KG
205. Solution: Allow bilingual classes for illegal’s as long as they become citizens in future ~ KG
206. Solution: Revise the VISA problem ~ KG
207. Solution: Give legal immigrants better jobs. ~ KG
208. Solution: Businesses can give paid time off for employees to tutor immigrants in English ~ KG
209. Solution: Provide classes for immigrants in financial literacy ~ KG
210. Solution: Churches can reach out to immigrants to join their church ~ KG
211.Solution: Volunteer to teach English to Illegals ~ KG
212. Solution: Become a mentor to support immigrant through becoming a citizen ~ KG
pros and cons of immigrants." nov 14 2008 <http://www.legalcybertips.com/immigration/Pros-And-Cons-on-Immigrants.html>.
213.some people say immigrants help economy grow by filling low paying jobs IF
214.immigrants pay sales tax IF
215.farmers use immigrants to help harvest plants to lower price IF
216.many immigrants open bank accounts and pay interest rates IF
217.most immigrants end up renting properties in depressed places IF
218.immigrants cost tax payers millions of dollars IF
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219. nations immigrant population (legal and illegal) reached 37.9 million in 2000 ~ JD
220. 1970 1 in 21 U.S. residents immigrants ~JD
221. 1980 1 in 16 U.S. residents immigrants~JD
222. 1990 1 in 13 U.S. residents immigrants~JD
223. 2007 1 in 8 U.S. residents immigrants – highest in 80 yrs.~JD
224. Almost 1 in 3 immigrants are illegal~JD
225. Half of Mexican and central Americans are illegal~JD
226. 1/3 south Americans are illegal~JD
227. More than half of post 2000 immigrants are suspected to be illegal~JD
228. Adult immigrantso 31% not completed high school~JD
229. 2000 immigration increased the number of workers that haven’t graduated by 14%~JD
230. Poverty rate for immigrants and their U.S. born children~JD
231. 18 and younger is 17%~JD
232. 34% of immigrants lack health care~JD
233. Main reason for lack of health care and other problems is low education levels~JD
234. 2007 10.8 million school age children from immigrant families in the U.S.~JD
235. 2006 study found 613,000 immigrants live in group quarters~JD
236. Between 2000 and 2007 immigrant population grew 1.04 million a yr~JD
237. All children that are born in America are natives by definition~JD
238. even if parents are immigrants~JD
239. Estimated 7500 deaths per million immigrants each year~JD
240. 280,000 immigrants return to native country each year~JD
241. Last 7 yrs. Match/exceed any other 7 yr period in history in immigration rates~JD
242. March 2007 between 11 and 11.5 million illegals~JD
243. Estimated illegal population is grew by 4 billion between 2000 and 2007~JD
244. Estimated that 57% of illegal population is comes from mexico~JD
245. Estimated 11% from Central America- Estimated 9% from East Asia~JD
246. Estimated 8% from south America~JD
247. Europe and Caribbean 4% estimated illegal population~JD
248. Shows number of immigrants living in U.S. over last 100 yrs.~JD